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* '''New Year's Day''' (1 January)
* '''''Ziuas dal Anavatan'' (Motherland Days) (28 February - 1 March):''' combines Landmark, Culture, and Cestour Days into a multi-day festival leading into Berber Heritage Month. It is a celebration of all things Talossan, with a special emphasis on the special relationship all Talossans have to the Greater Talossan Area. On leap years, Feb 29th should be marked by the staging (digital or otherwise) of a Talossan Opera.
* '''Landmark Day''' (3d Monday in January) commemorates all Talossan landmarks, including [[Grecian Delight]] (Grecian Delight Remembrance Day is observed on 19 January, the day that hallowed national landmark was destroyed by arson in 2010)
* '''Reunision Day (20 April):''' celebrates the healing of the great National Schism, and the history of the Talossan Republic of 2004-2012.
* '''Culture Day''' (3d Monday in February) commemorates the rich culture of the Kingdom, in line with Napoleon's Memorial Wargaming Day (observed 21 February, the day of the closing of the historic Talossan site, [[Napoleon's]] Wargame Shop), and serving as a traditional kick-off day for celebration of Berber Heritage Month (March)
* '''Flag Day (1 May):''' recalls the theft of the national flag in 1984. In true Talossan fashion, this day should be spent NOT displaying the flag, to encourage meditation on national symbols and Talossanity in general.
* '''Cestour Day''' (final Monday in May) celebrates Cestour heritage and the rich history of the protoTalossan realm, in line with Juneau Day (observed on 28 May, commemmorating the victory of the protoTalossan Juneaumen over the Kilbournites at the Battle of the Bridges)
* '''Republic Day (1 June):''' commemorates the foundation of the Talossan Republic as a day to honour democracy and the popular will, for both Republican and Monarchist traditions.
* '''Foundation Day''' (4 July) celebrates [[King Ben|King Robert I]]'s Birthday (2 July) and [[Organic Law]] Day (6 July). It is a legal requirement that a fireworks celebration be held at the shore of ''La Mar Talossan'' on a date roughly between King Robert I's Birthday and Organic Law Day.
* '''Monarchy Day (observed) (1st Monday in September):''' commemorates the resumption of the Talossan monarchy with the coronation of [[Florence Yarney|Florence]] on 24 August 1987
* '''Monarchy Day (observed)''' (1st Monday in September) commemorates the resumption of the Talossan monarchy with the coronation of [[Florence Yarney|Florence]] on 24 August 1987
* '''Victory Day (25 November):''' celebrates the triumphant victory of our nation in every single war it has ever fought (specifically, the victory won on 25 November 1980 in the [[Cone Wars]]).
* '''Armistice Day''' (11 November) commemorates the proclamation of peace following the Great War, and the invincible moral support that the Kingdom of Talossa contributes to all foreign conflicts, and that it would have contributed to that one in particular had the Kingdom been founded by then
* '''[[Independence Day]] (26 December):''' celebrates Talossa's first day of independence from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_of_America Big Neighbor] (by law, the houses, buildings, and streets of the nation are found decked out in the national colours of red and green in the days leading up to Independence Day).
* '''Victory Day (observed)''' (4th Thursday in November) celebrates the triumphant victory of our nation in every single war it has ever fought (specifically, the victory won on 25 November 1980 in the [[Cone Wars]])
* '''Dependence Day''' (25 December) commemorates the final day of dependence of this nation on another, and oh, also celebrates Christmas Day
* '''[[Independence Day]]''' (26 December) celebrates Talossa's first day of independence (by law, the houses, buildings, and streets of the nation are found decked out in the national colours of red and green in the days leading up to Independence Day)


==Days of Observance==
==Days of Observance==
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Other days on the calendar have been named from time-to-time as '''days of observance''', or ''Ziuas Auservadas''. Government offices are open and business is conducted on these days (unless falling on a day listed above as a public holiday).<br />
Other days on the calendar have been named from time-to-time as '''days of observance''', or ''Ziuas Auservadas''. Government offices are open and business is conducted on these days (unless falling on a day listed above as a public holiday).<br />


* '''11 January:''' Labour Day (commemorating the failed Communist ''coup d'etat'' that took place on this day in 1980).
* '''19 January:''' Grecian Delight Remembrance Day.
* '''20 January:''' Penguin Awareness Day.
* '''21 January:''' Squirrel Appreciation Day.
* '''28 February:''' Off-With-Their-Heads Day (reminding all citizens to practice active Talossanity).
* '''March:''' Berber Heritage Month.
* '''March:''' Berber Heritage Month.
* '''31 March:''' Mindless Patriotism Day.
* '''21 March:''' James "Jimmy" Letherer Memorial Civil Rights Day, or "Civil Rights Day" for short.
* '''20 April:''' Reunision Day (''la Ziua dal Rëuniziun''), commemorating the Reunision of Talossa, which was achieved on this day in 2012.
* '''7 April:''' Cjovani Day. This holiday honors a trailblazing example of Talossan subcultural development, the [[Cjovani]] Benitians, and serves as a day for Talossans to consider the potential for future subcultures in their own provinces.
* '''23 April:''' Newspaper Day (commemorating the first publication of a Talossan opposition newspaper, [[Talossan National News|TNN]], on this day in 1985)
* '''1 May:''' Holiday of Hatred (recalling the theft of the Talossan flag that occurred on this day in 1983); this is Talossa's Flag Day, a day Talossans spend without displaying the flag and in contemplation of the importance of our national symbols.
* '''28 May:''' [[Solomon Juneau]] Day.
* '''Summer:''' [[TalossaFest]], traditional festive gathering of Talossans in the Kingdom and elsewhere.
* '''24 June:''' Immigration Day (commemorating the opening of immigration, this day in 1981).
* '''24 June:''' Immigration Day (commemorating the opening of immigration, this day in 1981).
* '''11 September:''' [[The International Memorial Day Act|International Memorial Day]].
* '''15 September:''' Game Day.
* '''22 September:''' [[Alfred W. Lawson]] Day (commemorating the protoTalossan baseball player, aviation pioneer, novelist, prolific writer, and eccentric creator and promulgator of the metaphysical "science" of Lawsonomy and religion of Lawsonianism, namesake of the international airport serving Talossa, and general all-around kook).
* '''28 September:''' Democracy Day (commemorating the first elections in Talossa, this day in 1981).
* '''28 September:''' Democracy Day (commemorating the first elections in Talossa, this day in 1981).
* '''12 October:''' [[King John|Sovereign]]'s Birthday.
* '''12 October:''' [[King John|Sovereign]]'s Birthday.
* '''16 October:''' Publicity Day (commemorating the publication of the [[Publicity|first article about Talossa]] to appear in the foreign press, in the Milwaukee Sentinel, this day in 1984).
* '''16 October:''' Publicity Day (commemorating the publication of the [[Publicity|first article about Talossa]] to appear in the foreign press, in the Milwaukee Sentinel, this day in 1984).
* '''10 December:''' Human Rights Day.
* '''10 December:''' Human Rights Day. A suggested method to celebrate Human Rights Day is reviewing Article XI of The Organic Law and/or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
* '''12 December:''' ''Llimbaziua'' (Language Day) (commemorating the first use of the [[Talossan language]], this day in 1980). On Llimbaziua, the [[CUG|Committee for the Use of the Language]] typically issues an ''[[Arestada]]'' and ''[[Pienamaintsch]]''.
* '''12 December:''' ''Llimbaziua'' (Language Day, commemorating the first use of the [[Talossan language]], this day in 1980). On Llimbaziuas during its existence, the [[CUG|Committee for the Use of the Language]] would typically issue an ''[[Arestada]]'' and ''[[Pienamaintsch]]''.
 
=== One-Off Days of Observance ===
During the [[52nd Cosa]], Seneschal [[Ian Plätschisch]] issued various [[Prime Dictate|Prime Dictates]] declaring days of observance as a reward for citizens who made twenty edits to the wiki.<ref>http://talossa.proboards.com/thread/12895/</ref> (For the full list see [[List of Days of Observance during the 52nd Cosa]]). During the [[57th Cosa]] term Seneschal [[Ian Plätschisch]] renewed the awarding of one-off days of observance.
 
==References==

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Certain days are officially designated as public holidays, or Feschtas Püblici (pronounced [ˈfeʃtɐs ˈpybɫɪt͡ʃi]), and are observed by the government of the Kingdom of Talossa. Government offices are closed on these days except for emergency services and national security. Private businesses are also encouraged to observe these holidays.

  • Ziuas dal Anavatan (Motherland Days) (28 February - 1 March): combines Landmark, Culture, and Cestour Days into a multi-day festival leading into Berber Heritage Month. It is a celebration of all things Talossan, with a special emphasis on the special relationship all Talossans have to the Greater Talossan Area. On leap years, Feb 29th should be marked by the staging (digital or otherwise) of a Talossan Opera.
  • Reunision Day (20 April): celebrates the healing of the great National Schism, and the history of the Talossan Republic of 2004-2012.
  • Flag Day (1 May): recalls the theft of the national flag in 1984. In true Talossan fashion, this day should be spent NOT displaying the flag, to encourage meditation on national symbols and Talossanity in general.
  • Republic Day (1 June): commemorates the foundation of the Talossan Republic as a day to honour democracy and the popular will, for both Republican and Monarchist traditions.
  • Monarchy Day (observed) (1st Monday in September): commemorates the resumption of the Talossan monarchy with the coronation of Florence on 24 August 1987
  • Victory Day (25 November): celebrates the triumphant victory of our nation in every single war it has ever fought (specifically, the victory won on 25 November 1980 in the Cone Wars).
  • Independence Day (26 December): celebrates Talossa's first day of independence from the Big Neighbor (by law, the houses, buildings, and streets of the nation are found decked out in the national colours of red and green in the days leading up to Independence Day).

Days of Observance

Other days on the calendar have been named from time-to-time as days of observance, or Ziuas Auservadas. Government offices are open and business is conducted on these days (unless falling on a day listed above as a public holiday).

  • March: Berber Heritage Month.
  • 21 March: James "Jimmy" Letherer Memorial Civil Rights Day, or "Civil Rights Day" for short.
  • 7 April: Cjovani Day. This holiday honors a trailblazing example of Talossan subcultural development, the Cjovani Benitians, and serves as a day for Talossans to consider the potential for future subcultures in their own provinces.
  • 24 June: Immigration Day (commemorating the opening of immigration, this day in 1981).
  • 28 September: Democracy Day (commemorating the first elections in Talossa, this day in 1981).
  • 12 October: Sovereign's Birthday.
  • 16 October: Publicity Day (commemorating the publication of the first article about Talossa to appear in the foreign press, in the Milwaukee Sentinel, this day in 1984).
  • 10 December: Human Rights Day. A suggested method to celebrate Human Rights Day is reviewing Article XI of The Organic Law and/or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • 12 December: Llimbaziua (Language Day, commemorating the first use of the Talossan language, this day in 1980). On Llimbaziuas during its existence, the Committee for the Use of the Language would typically issue an Arestada and Pienamaintsch.

One-Off Days of Observance

During the 52nd Cosa, Seneschal Ian Plätschisch issued various Prime Dictates declaring days of observance as a reward for citizens who made twenty edits to the wiki.[1] (For the full list see List of Days of Observance during the 52nd Cosa). During the 57th Cosa term Seneschal Ian Plätschisch renewed the awarding of one-off days of observance.

References